Ash Graham takes out Cowboys honour

Winger Ashley Graham has been rewarded for his best season in the NRL with the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys by winning the Paul Bowman Medal for the Cowboy of the Year in 2011.

The 27-year-old, who has been a Cowboy since 2006, received the medal from Cowboys life member and foundation player Paul Bowman in front of 530 guests at the Presentation Ball at Jupiters Townsville tonight.

Courage, speed, skill and an exemplary attitude on and off the field were the haulmarks of Graham's season, his 10th in the NRL.